This job operates in both business settings and a production agricultural environment. Office and administrative duties for this position will be home-based unless residing within daily travel distance to the corporate office in Davis, CA.

Salary

based on experience and qualifications

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Closing date of competition

until filled

Date position available

August 1, 2017

Description of duties

The Agronomic Development Manager – USA, will oversee the efforts of product development as pertaining to field trials, technical support and product refinement and will supervise all US field development staff. The position will be a key team member working closely with the Country Head, Global Development and Regulatory staff, and the National Sales Manager. You will

Design activities to support development, registrations, and marketing efforts of the US team

Assess, develop, and launch new products

Evaluate new products and new product concepts for fit in US crops and production models, producing analyses that can be used in marketing and communications materials

Develop and manage national field trial plans and budgets to yield data for registration, regulatory and marketing needs through the efforts of Development Representatives

Lead the Development team in the US and ensure the group alwasy uses good field practices and testing protocols

Assure the group accurately and completely compiles data in manner that is searchable and usable for the business and available for future use

Assure all testing and development is conducted according to all laws and regulatory agencies’ fules

Manage all US product development segments to assure products are adequately field tested

Manage all budget processes associated with field trial expenses both in forecasting and executing budgets

Plan biological testing in conjunction with company strategies

Coordinate schedules with Product Regulatory to minimize registration time, expense, and risk

Build positive relationships with key influencers at universities and other research locations as well as key grower companies